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It was deemed radical at the time, a freeing shape, in a colour previously associated with mourning

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The A-line is the more relaxed and versatile construction

Look vintage chic in this bead embellished short sleeve tea length dress with A-line tulle skirt from Ladivine by Cinderella Divine CD0187. The short puff sleeves can be worn on or off the shoulders for versatile look

You can still be elegant while gently evoking the era or an ethos your hosts are trying to create